I am sad to hear this, but this has been my expectation for years unfortunately...that he won't be able to return. I am glad they will give him a nice sendoff though. Will always be a favorite of mine!

I hate to sound like a jerk but, He made $20 million in 2015 and played in 38 games. Made $20 million in 2016 and played in 37 games. Made $20 million + in each year for 2017 and 2018 and played ZERO games. $80 million + in 4 years for 75 game played. He should have retired after 2016 and saved the Mets $40 million+. He knew and the doctors knew he was done after the 2015 season. So he tried 37 games in 2016. He was having health problems in 2014 with his back. Yes he could have sucked the Mets for another $40 million+ and hung around until his contract was up after the 2020 season. So he retired. 2 years late in my opinion.

I hate to sound like a jerk but, He made $20 million in 2015 and played in 38 games. Made $20 million in 2016 and played in 37 games. Made $20 million + in each year for 2017 and 2018 and played ZERO games. $80 million + in 4 years for 75 game played. He should have retired after 2016 and saved the Mets $40 million+. He knew and the doctors knew he was done after the 2015 season. So he tried 37 games in 2016. He was having health problems in 2014 with his back. Yes he could have sucked the Mets for another $40 million+ and hung around until his contract was up after the 2020 season. So he retired. 2 years late in my opinion.

The Mets have an insurance policy on Wright, so they’re off the hook for most of that money.
Insurance covers 75% of Wright’s past and future salary through the end of his contract. So, for example, the Mets only have to pay for $5 million of Wright’s $20 million salary this season.

Here’s an article from last year that explains how the insurance policy works:

He was a very likable guy, it's a shame injuries ruined his career. He could have had an amazing one.

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